You can find it in the little things.

My days of freedom are numbered. While I’m happy for this change, I’m also a little sad that my lazy days are coming to an end. This is a good thing, but I’m reminded of everything that has made the last month special. This has been a rare opportunity for me to take a break. A much needed break. And it’s sad to me how few breaks we have the opportunity to take.

So, to celebrate these last days, I’m inspired by the ever-lovely, Brie. Over on her blog, she has been blogging about The Grateful Project. (You should all go check it out!) Reading her posts has reminded me of all of the little things in my life that bring me joy. It’s easy for us to get caught up in all of the negativity that sometimes surrounds us. Our jobs stress us to maximum capacity. Finances get us down. Life throws curveballs that we just can’t hit. Going forward, I don’t want a problem to be so big that prevents me from seeing all of the amazing things that are always around. Joy lies in the little things. So, I’d like to take a moment to share some things that bring me joy and for which I am grateful.

An afternoon of knitting. Cupcakes with sprinkles. My adorable puppy. Coffee and a magazine. Leaves that crunch under my feet as I walk. Ice cream in a waffle cone. Wool. Having dinner with my Mother. Sleeping in a patch of sunshine. Good friends. Bacon. The smell of vanilla. Wooly scarves, hats, and mittens on cold days. Giving handmade gifts. Sunday mornings. My niece. Ravelry. Homemade bread. Clean sheets. Taking photos and making memories. Music. My lilac bush. Snow in December. Taking vacations. Sitting on my patio.

There’s so much more…